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NAPE Highlights Strain Caused by Public Sector Vacancies
The president of the province's largest public sector union calls this the most challenging environment he's seen in a long time. Heading into the Labour Day weekend, Jerry Earle is offering his thank...
Sep 01, 2023 (File photo)
Pattern Energy Project in Argentia Separate from Crown Lands Wind Energy Process: Energy Minister
Energy Minister Andrew Parsons says Pattern Energy's proposed wind energy project for the Argentia area was not part of the recent Call for Bids for Crown lands set aside for wind and hydrogen develop...
Sep 01, 2023 Andrew Parsons Minister of Industry, Energy and Technology
Parents Shocked by Change to Well-Established Bus Route in Southlands, says MHA
The Independent member for Mount Pearl-Southlands says some parents of students in his district are shocked after learning of significant changes made to a well-established bus route. The changes mean...
Sep 01, 2023 Paul Lane
Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation Rebrands as PictureNL
The Newfoundland and Labrador Film Development Corporation has rebranded itself as PictureNL. The provincial government says the move is to help modernize the organization's branding and reinvigorate ...
Sep 01, 2023
St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank Officially Closed After 30 Years
The St. Vincent de Paul food bank, which had operated out of Corpus Christi Roman Catholic Church in St. John's for 30 years, will not be re-opening. The food bank had to close when the church was sol...
Sep 01, 2023
Man Arrested Following Hit and Run in Kilbride
A man has been arrested in metro following a hit at run in the early morning hours. Around 12:30 this morning, the RNC responded to a report of unknown trouble in Kilbride when they discovered there h...
Sep 01, 2023 (File photo)
NLTA Pleased to See Teachers Hired Earlier This Year
The province's Teachers' Union is pleased to see the English School District hiring new teachers earlier in the season. The NLTA has raised concerns about recruitment and retention when new teachers a...
Sep 01, 2023
RNC Urging Residents to Stay Safe This Labour Day Weekend
The RNC is urging safety as the last long weekend of summer is upon us. The Constabulary says Labour Day weekend comes with increased traffic, more people out and about on their ATVs and people taking...
Sep 01, 2023
Disbarred Lawyer Facing Child Pornography Charges Released on Bail
A disbarred St. John's lawyer is in trouble again, this time facing child pornography charges. Michael Drover appeared in provincial court this week for a bail hearing. He's charged with making child ...
Aug 31, 2023
RCMP Arrest Man, Seize Cash, Tobacco, Rifles in Bunyan's Cove Bust
A Bunyan's Cove man has been charged after police say a significant amount of cash, contraband tobacco, and firearms were seized from his vehicle and home. Forty-four-year-old Murley Tucker was first ...
Aug 31, 2023
